VOLLEYBALL
Blocking
A defensive skill used to stop the opposing team's attack and can also be used to potentially score points.
Libero
A defensive specialist who can replace any back-row player without prior notice to the officials. He cannot serve, block, or attempt to block.
1986
First FIVB-sanctioned world championship was held in what year?
Boundary flags
Flags for line judges to use when indicating if a ball lands in or out of bounds
3 m (10 ft.)
From the center line, how long are the marked lines for boundarie, centerline, and attack line?
210
The members of FIVB as of late 20th century grew to more than_______ member countries.
William G. Morgan
The physical director at the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) Holyoke, Massachusetts.
False (2 points)
True or False. If a fifth set is needed, it is played to 15 points, with a team still needing to win by 3 points.
True
True or False. Players cannot touch the net during play. A ball may touch the net during play and still be in play, including on a serve.
False (clock wise)
True or False. Players must rotate in a counter-clockwise direction each time they win the serve.
True
True or False. The idea of volleyball came to be for the people who found basketball's 'bumping' or 'jolting' too strenuous to have an alternative physical activity to fall back on.
False.
True or False. The server need not to hit the ball over the net into the opponent's court without stepping on or over the service line. 4
Antennae
Two vertical rods attached to the net at the edges of the sidelines to help determine if the ball is in or out of play.
Underhand, overhand, floater (does not spin), and jump serve
Types of serve
1928
USVBA (United States Volleyball Association) was formed in this year.
USA Volleyball (USVA)
USVBA was changed into __________.
USVBA means
United States Volleyball Association
American troops
Volleyball was introduced into Europe by______.
World War I
Volleyball was introduced into Europe during________.
1952
Volleyball was spelled as a single word this year.
2.43 m (7 ft. 11 and 5/8 in)
What is the height of net for men?
2.24 m (7 ft. and 4 1/8 in)
What is the height of net for women?
1895
When did volleyball originated?
1930
When was Beach volleyball introduced in California?
Rio de Janeiro
Where did the first FIVB-sanctioned world championship was held?
Will Rogers State Beach, Santa Monica, California
Where did the first official beach volleyball tournament was held?
Massachusetts, USA
Where did volleyball originated?
William G. Morgan
Who created volleyball?
A year later; at Springfield College, Massachusetts
Morgan introduced volleyball how many years later and where?
Boundary line
4 corner lines
1900
A new specially designed ball, which was lighter and smaller, was introduced in this year
Serve
A rally begins with a _______.
Passing
Also known as the bump, is used to receive the ball from the opposing team's serve or hit.
1996
Beach volleyball was added in Olympic games in Atlanta, Gerorgia.
Stepping over the service line during a serve. Failing to return the ball over the net within the allowed three touches. Touching the net Attacking from the back row illegally.
Common faults in playing volleyball (Enumerate)
9 m by 18 m (30 ft. by 60 ft.)
Court area
three
Each team is allowed up to how many consecutive contacts to return the ball over the net.
1. Volleyball 2. Volleyball net 3. Posts and Net System 4. Boundary line 5. Court 6. Antennae 7. Scoreboard 8. Boundary flags
Enumerate the materials needed in volleyball. (VVPBCASB)
1984
FIVB moved to Lausanne, Switzerland in what year?
Attacking
Hitting, is the final step in the pass-set-spike sequence and is used to score points.
13
How many charter members does FIVB has?
Federation Internationale de Volley Ball (FIVB)
In 1947, this organization was formed in Paris.
First official beach volleyball tournament
In 1948, this tournament was held.
1977
In senior women's division, a rule was made such that required age should be 30 and older.
1964
In thi year, volleyball became an Olympic sport for both men and women at the Olympic Games in Tokyo.
1913
In this year, volleyball's growth is evident as it included in the first Far-Eastern Games, organized in Manila.
Basketball
In volleyball, the idea of ball took inspiration from?
Tennis
In volleyball, the idea of net took inspiration from?
Handball
In volleyball, the use of hands took inspiration from?
India, China, Europe, South America, and Africa
In which countries did volleyball spread due to YMCA? SA ICE
Digging
Is a defensive skill used to save the ball from hitting the ground.
Volleyball
It is a game played by two teams, usually of six players on a side, in which the players use their hands to bat a ball back and forth over a high net.
Setting
Or overhead passing is the most important step in an offensive play as it determines which player gets to spike or attack
False. Back-row
Players are designated as either front-row or back-row players, with restrictions on their positions and actions (e.g., Front-row players cannot attack the ball above the net from in front of the attack line).
USVBA
Recognized as the rules-making, governing body in the United States.
1916
Rules were issued jointly by the YMCA and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in this year.
1. Feet apart 2. Serving foot forward 3. Knees bent 4. Ball in non-serving hand 5. Toss the ball in front of the body slightly to serving hand side 6. Shift weight 7. Hit the middle of the ball at the highest point with open palm 8. Follow through
Steps in overhand serve.
1. Feet apart 2. Serving foot forward 3. Knees bent 4. Weight in back foot 5. Ball in non-serving hand 6. Fist serving hand palm 7. Swing arm and hit bottom of ball 8. Shift weight 9. Follow through
Steps in underhand serve.
Mintonette
The first coined term or original term for volleyball.
Serve
The first contact in a volleyball game, and it's an important opportunity to gain an advantage over the opposing team.
New York City
The first nationwide tournament for volleyball in 1922 was held at?
1922
The first nationwide tournament in the United States was conducted by the National YMCA Physical Education in New York City.
1949
The women's division was started.
True
True or False. A match is typically played best out of five sets. Sets are played to 25 points, and a team must win by 2 points.
True
True or False. A player cannot hit the ball twice consecutively (exceptions include a block and the first team hit).
True
True or False. Each team has six players on the court at one time. Teams are allowed substitutes.